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Bernana

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The nurse is caring for a cardiac client who has developed a lupus erythematosus-like syndrome. The nurse anticipates that the client is taking:
 
  a. quinidine. c. lidocaine.
  b. procainamide. d. dopamine.

Question 2

When monitoring a client taking quinidine, the nurse assesses for manifestations of:
 
  a. tinnitus and vertigo. c. bradycardia and hypotension.
  b. hypertension and tachycardia. d. constipation and nausea.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of quinidine.
B Correct: This is an adverse effect of procainamide.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of lidocaine.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of dopamine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: These are manifestations of cinchonism, a hypersensitivity syndrome of quinidine.
B Incorrect: Quinidine may cause hypotension.
C Incorrect: Quinidine may cause tachycardia.
D Incorrect: Quinidine may cause diarrhea.


Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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